tamarack Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 It'll cost a lot less than removing the fallen tree and stump grinding! Coincidentally, I took down a maple yesterday. It had started to crack through the center of the trunk at the main trunk/branches junction. I noticed it two years ago as a line in the trunk that was expanding rapidly in both length and width, being able to see clear through it with the widest portion with about 4" of separation. I'm not sure what started the split. I did have lightning explode a cherry tree about 100' from it a couple years ago, but since there was no sign of that one getting hit, I can't imagine that had done it. When it fell, the trunk completely split. As a reference point--the saw has a 20" bar on it and I've already cut off 6' of the trunk. More firewood for me. Intergrown bark FTL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Intergrown bark FTL. That right piece in the pic that Mike spoke about, would cut my house in half. Might be worth one of those bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I agree. Would be worth the money for a day like that on the water. I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I dug up the edges of these patches. They're definitely not grubs. You can see the rabbit droppings at the bottom which is why I thought maybe they were being eaten. I've been assured that rabbits don't do that kind of damage. Maybe a fungus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Moles or munks? That's weird it's in patches like that. I wouldn't think rabbit dropping would do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&P Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 putting merit down today, john deere guys say its fine to put it down now and i do not want to miss an oppotunitty to get it to soak in really well. they say that is the single most important factor to success against preventing grubs. GFS calling for an inch or rain here. is the euro the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Moles or munks? That's weird it's in patches like that. I wouldn't think rabbit dropping would do that. Patches look like those on our lawn where the dog (a large Lab) likes to pee. We're giving her doggie treats whose manufacturer claims will make dogpee less damaging. Seeing would be believing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliancolton Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Cucumber beetles out in full force this morning. Anybody with cucurbits like pumpkins, zukes, cukes, etc., get out and spray if you haven't done so preemptively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I can do 5 guys comfortably. ...Probably a bit too much information, but good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 ...Probably a bit too much information, but good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Cucumber beetles out in full force this morning. Anybody with cucurbits like pumpkins, zukes, cukes, etc., get out and spray if you haven't done so preemptively. Already sprayed, Had a real issue last year with my butternut squash with squash bugs and eventually the cuke beetles....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Already sprayed, Had a real issue last year with my butternut squash with squash bugs and eventually the cuke beetles....... Squash Bug.jpg Cuke Beetle.jpg That top one looks like a stink bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 That top one looks like a stink bug. Close but no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 couldn't ask for a more perfect combo for the gardens, soaking rain followed by low humidity full sun days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluestarlight19 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 yuck. I got cucumber beetles now too, never seen them before. What spray do you use? Does a hot pepper and garlic spray work on them? They took out my eggplants before I planted them and now they are working on my pepper plants... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professional Lurker Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Close but no images.jpg Western conifer seed bug. Sent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Western conifer seed bug. Sent from my SPH-L720T The Anasa tristis is the bug in my 1st photo that attacks Cucurbita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 yuck. I got cucumber beetles now too, never seen them before. What spray do you use? Does a hot pepper and garlic spray work on them? They took out my eggplants before I planted them and now they are working on my pepper plants... It should, I use a product called captain jack's dead bug, It contains spinosad, I use the concentrate and mix it i with water in a sprayer, Its very effective............... I also use a very effective product to kill ants when they become a problem as well but don't want to get into an entomology lesson............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluestarlight19 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 It should, I use a product called captain jack's dead bug, It contains spinosad, I use the concentrate and mix it i with water in a sprayer, Its very effective............... I also use a very effective product to kill ants when they become a problem as well but don't want to get into an entomology lesson............... hmmmm, might try that if the pepper spray doesn't work. Does it harm bees though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 hmmmm, might try that if the pepper spray doesn't work. Does it harm bees though? No, It has not in my garden as i have them in their pollinating constantly once my cukes and tomatoes start to flower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Shore Slop Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 No, It has not in my garden as i have them in their pollinating constantly once my cukes and tomatoes start to flower You shouldn't use it on flowering plants as it's toxic to bees... https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4LENP_enUS504US587&q=spinosad+kilss+bees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 You shouldn't use it on flowering plants as it's toxic to bees... https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4LENP_enUS504US587&q=spinosad+kilss+bees Read on a little further, Its more harmful when they are in a larvae state not when they are adults, I use it once a week and its at night time, Have had no issues, It was also highly recommended product by the Paris farmers Union here in Maine, I would have to look at the label to see what pct the spinosad is, But i am diluting it as well, I think you will find most products to be harmful but it would depend on the application of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbutts Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR_H17HAxGk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Shore Slop Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I've been using spinosad for many years. According to the directions it is toxic to bees for 3 hours after use. My neighbor has bee hives so I try to be extra careful. The directions also state you shouldn't apply to flowering plants. You might want to send this link to the Paris farmers Union, as it appears it's illegal to use the dead bug brew in commercial operations.... (sorry, link won't paste)http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/msds/Deadbugbrewlabel.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Lawn Stryper installed. I'll take pictures tomorrow how it looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professional Lurker Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 The Anasa tristis is the bug in my 1st photo that attacks Cucurbita Very cool. Just spent the past half hour or so learning about the two. They look very similar, but are very different animals. Chalk this up as what I learned today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJonesWX Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 anyone know how to get rid of red thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 anyone know how to get rid of red thread? It was posted earlier in the thread...maybe a page back. There was a link to it. They have fungicides. I also would probably try to cut the grass a little Shorter this week to help dry it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJonesWX Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 It was posted earlier in the thread...maybe a page back. There was a link to it. They have fungicides. I also would probably try to cut the grass a little Shorter this week to help dry it out. thanks i just read up on it a bit. looks like it just needs to dry out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Well, the long-awaited pool completion has arrived, and it is now open for swimming. Not that today's a great day for it......bit nippy with the wind and frequent clouds! 61.6/52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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